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Kia VIN Decoder

Decode any Kia VIN free — Sorento, Telluride, Sportage, K5, and more — for the factory trim, engine, plant, and open recalls.

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  • Year, model, trim, and engine as built
  • Kia-specific VIN locations and codes
  • Free — includes open recall check

Factory build data from manufacturer and government sources

How to read a Kia VIN

The first three characters (the WMI) identify the manufacturer and where the vehicle was built. Common Kia prefixes:

KND

Kia SUVs built in South Korea

KNA

Kia passenger cars built in South Korea

5XY

Kia SUVs built in West Point, Georgia

5XX

Kia passenger cars built in West Point, Georgia

Tellurides and most Sorentos for the US are built in West Point, Georgia (5X…); Souls and Seltos come from Korea (KN…).

Kia paint codes are short — UD Clear White, ABP Aurora Black — and sit on the driver door jamb label next to the VIN.

Where the VIN is on a Kia

Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield

Driver-side door jamb label (also carries the paint code)

Title, registration, and insurance documents

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How it works

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Enter the VIN

Type or paste the 17-character VIN from the dashboard, door jamb, frame, or title.

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We decode the build

Year, model, trim, engine, plant, and factory equipment from manufacturer and government records.

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Read it free

No account, no credit card. Add a CARFAX or VinAudit history report later only if you want one.

Kia VIN questions

Where do I find the VIN on a Kia?

The most reliable spots: Driver-side dashboard, visible through the windshield; Driver-side door jamb label (also carries the paint code); Title, registration, and insurance documents. All show the same 17-character VIN — if they disagree with the title, do not buy the vehicle.

Where is the Telluride built?

Every Telluride is assembled in West Point, Georgia and carries a 5XY prefix. The decode confirms trim and equipment — useful because Telluride trims carry meaningful price differences used.

Does the VIN check show Kia theft-related recalls and updates?

The free decode lists open recalls for your exact VIN, and the associated campaigns — including the anti-theft software updates for affected models — with the campaign numbers a dealer needs.

Is the Kia VIN decoder free?

Yes. The full Kia decode — year, model, trim, engine, factory equipment, and open recalls — is free with no account or credit card. Paid CARFAX or VinAudit reports are optional and add accident, title, and ownership history.

Decode any Kia VIN

Free decode of the factory build — trim, engine, equipment, and open recalls.

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